North Country At Work

The Marble City Hotel during winter, circa 1890-1900. The building now is home to Nina’s Bar, owned from the mid-1980s into the 21st century by Herman (Hermie) Towne, Jr. Gouverneur, NY.

This portrait was taken in 1897—dated by the Robinson’s Circus poster.Photo taken on Clinton St. C N Holt’s blacksmith shop inbackground. Gouverneur.

This portrait of the Fire Department with steam pumper was taken in 1880. E D Barry carriage works in background. Gouverneur.

This is a photograph of the laying of the cornerstone for the new Presbyterian Church. 1892. Public fountain in park in foreground. Gouverneur, NY.

Construction of the Baptist Church took place in 1899 using locally quarried marble (Gouverneur was known as the Marble City). Gouverneur, NY.

Teamster with single horse hitch in front of Geo. W. Hobb’s Jewelry Store in downtown Dexter. Large sign advertises The Hub 5 and 10 cent store. Circa 1900-1910. Dexter, NY.

Teamster hauling feedbags through downtown Dexter. Circa 1900. Dexter, NY.

Farmers loading loose hay with a horse drawn hay loader, early 1900s. Note windrows: hay in foreground raked into rows to prepare it for pick up by loader. Dexter, NY.

Garland Stone with his father’s team drawing dump wagon. The bottom of a dump wagon opened up to deposit load between the wheels. Circa 1922. Dexter, NY.

Two-horse hitch pulling corn binder and farmer. Circa 1920. Dexter NY.